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Mark Quigley, shown at the Palestra on Jan. 21, was technically an electrician but in reality he was the guy who kept the building going for most of the last 42 years.

For 42 years, Mark Quigley helped keep the lights on at the Palestra. The community he found there changed his life.

Quigley’s job allowed him to bear witness to some of the greatest moments in Philadelphia sports history. But it had a far more profound impact than just that.

Penn's Stina Almqvist, shown last season, had 26 points and 12 rebounds Saturday in a victory against Brown.

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Winning weekend keeps Penn women in the hunt for an Ivy League tournament berth

Penn coach Steve Donahue has watched the Quakers' men's basketball team lose 12 straight games to Princeton, and his record against the Tigers is 2-17.

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Steve Donahue bears the burden of Penn’s longest losing streak against Princeton

Penn's AJ Levine reacts to a foul called with 0.6 seconds left in the game sent Princeton's Jackson Hicke to the free throw line with the score tied at 59.

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Penn men lose a heartbreaker to Princeton, 61-59, for 12th straight loss in Ivy League rivalry

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For 42 years, Mark Quigley helped keep the lights on at the Palestra. The community he found there changed his life.

Winning weekend keeps Penn women in the hunt for an Ivy League tournament berth

Steve Donahue bears the burden of Penn’s longest losing streak against Princeton

Penn men lose a heartbreaker to Princeton, 61-59, for 12th straight loss in Ivy League rivalry

Photos of Penn's 61-59 loss to Princeton